We are a Venture Incubator. Our purpose is to enhance the extraordinary human capital of the digital Business Community

Ideas

Submission of the project for CDA approval

Analysis

Build-up and implementation of the business project, the business model and the marketing strategy

Operations

in Acceleration stage, Growth and Ready to Market

Success Stories

Our Team_

Giorgio Di StefanoFounder and CEO - Cda Member After the Bachelor's Degree in Economics at University Luigi Bocconi of Milan, I obtained the license as accountant and auditor. I made partnerships with different professional studios focused on Corporate, Auditing and M&A Business. Over the years I held the office of auditor for different companies quoted in Italy's Stock Exchange (Borsa Italiana). Since 2012 I have been CEO and Founder of KeyCapital.

Massimo MazzaPresident - Cda Member I am a Member of the Board of A.Ti.Far. Federfarma Agrigento. At first I held the office of Provincial Secretariat, then I became the President. In 2003 I entered Credifarma as a Council Member, in 2009 I became member of Security Authority. I have been President of Key Capital since 2012.

Giuseppe AltieriFinance - Cda Member I took the Degree in Economics and Business Law with Specialization in Transaction Advisor Services at University Luigi Bocconi of Milan. I grew my experience whether in the financial (Investment Manager for private equity / family office funds) and industrial field (services, industrial components, energy). I have been accountant since 2013 and currently I am the Manager of the Corporate Business Development of FPZ Group, Technical Air/Gas Pumps Producers.

Davide MaggiBusiness Modelling - Cda Member As CEO and Founder of Nimai, after being Advisor at Buron Marsteller for some years, in 2005 I took part in the Project of Digital Magics.
In 2008 I founded the web company Hibo and since 2011 I have been Director of the course New Media at Almagraduate School.

Michele PagliaroProject Manager I took my degree in Sales & Marketing at IULM University of Milan, then I grew my experience in the role of Sales and Marketing Manager at Swim Planet Holding and Generali Ina Assitalia. Before entering Key Capital, I improved my business skills as Market Developer at Coca Cola Italy.
In Key Capital I am Marketing Project Manager, focused on digital strategies for parent companies and participations.

Antonio ArezzoFinancial Acceleration Program I took my Degree in Economics at University Luigi Bocconi in Milan (CLEA 2004). I started my career as Asset and Investment Manager in the primary real estate market. In 2008 I drew my interest on one of the top firms of the Italian scenery of Private equity (Consilium SGR) until 2014, when I decided to focus on the dynamic and challenging world of startups and venture capital. For this reason, since 2015 I have been working at Key Capital as Advisor and Project manager of the Incubation / Acceleration Program.

Isabella ConvertiniAcceleration Program Lead Over 10 years of experience in Marketing and Business Development in Technology and Online.
I worked as Sales and Marketing Manager in Google, where I am currently responsible of the New Business Development.
I ran the development and launch of Kayak in the Italian market, then I became Regional Managing Director for Italy, Spain and Portugal.
In my spare time I mentor European and US Startups.

Maddalena PigianiCommunication Manager In 2012, I took the Advanced Degree in Translation and Interpreting at IULM University of Milan. Subsequently, I undertook my professional career focusing on Marketing and Communication in the Fashion & Luxury field, in the role of Marketing and Press Office Specialist. In 2016, I decided to draw my interests in the Italian scenery of digital entrepreneurship and currently, I have started working at Key Capital as Communication Manager.

Natalia MelnikovaInvestment Advisor Spain Over nine years of experience in M&A, equity and debt capital markets in Investment Banking
and Private Equity space. Specialized in Business Development, analysis and execution of
private equity and structured finance investment opportunities across five continents and
different sectors. In 2010 I completed an MBA from IE Business School (Instituto de Empresa
Madrid), with focus on entrepreneurship. Since then, I supported several early-stage initiatives
in the financial advisory role (booking service platform, hospitality services, facility
management, etc.), along with my mainstream professional engagements. Since 2012 I have
been permanently based in Spain, developing my network and engagement in the startup
arena.

Francesco Donato ValloInvestment Advisor Spain I completed in 2010 an International MBA at the IE Business School (Instituto de Empresa,
Madrid) realizing an exchange program at UCLA (Los Angeles). In the years before the MBA,
upon completion of a Master of Science in 2006 in Bocconi University, I acquired several years
of experience in Milan in management consulting, participating in several key projects
regarding strategy, finance, marketing, sales, organization, and covering a large number of
industries: food, chemical, tourism, logistics, banks and so on.
After the MBA, I have been working for 5 years in Management Consulting companies like
Accenture specializing in industries like Automotive, Retail and Consumer Goods. In 2016 I
started to collaborate with Key Capital as Investment Advisor for the Spanish Market.

Michele SparacioBusiness Development & ICT Manager After the specialization in Interactive Sustainable Multimedia Planning at Urban Studies Department at UniversitÃ degli Studi in Rome, I
undertook a professional career focused on digital scenery, whether for Public Administration and Small Medium Enterprises. Thanks to this
experience I developed qualified skills in Workforce Management Consulting. In Key Capital I am Business Development & ICT Manager, in
charge for ICT analysis and strategies, as to create new opportunities for the implementation of management, information and
communication of new business models.